Patricia Scales

About me

I've been a career educator for over 20 years. I currently serve as the Academic Coordinator for Brookstone College of Business and continue to be active in the classroom as a Business Instructor. My motto is "A student doesn't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I was honored to receive the Career College Association National Teacher of the Year award in 2001. I just love teaching!

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Floyd, Wow what a great job you do to ensure course clarity! Your students should appreciate you going above and beyond for them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Arthur, When you are thorough with your overview, students have a better understanding as to what is expected of them. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Showing examples of student work

Hi Carmen, Yes, students can be competitive when it comes to projects after being shown an example. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Making course requirements clear for students

Hi Michael, A great way to ensure clarity of course requirements. Structure tends to make things run smoother. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Customer Service

Hi Kanidrus, You are right! Without students we will not have jobs, however we still do not let our students take short cuts because of this. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Sylinda, I concur! Students need to know exactly what the expectations are from both end. It should not be any gray in the expectations. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Advising Students

Hi Doinysius, Listening is key! Our students need as much help as possible. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Maintaining a professional image

Hi Robert, Yes, treat all students the same and let them know that you are all about business. Students need to know that we are serious about helping them become successful. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Reducing student complaints and challenges

Hi Betty, We have to do our due diligence to keep our students happy, yet hold them to a high standard. Students need to be listened to and know that we genuinely care about their success. Patricia Scales

Patricia Scales

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Using guest speakers as resources

Hi Richard, Guest speakers are wonderful! Students need to hear from other professionals other than just us all the time. Patricia Scales

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